I hate vulgar realism in literature. The man who would call a spade a spade should be compelled to use one.

In England ... education produces no effect whatsoever. If it did, it would prove a serious danger to the upper classes, and would probably lead to acts of violence in Grosvenor Square.

All sins, except a sin against itself, Love should forgive. All lives, save loveless lives, true Love should pardon.

What is termed Sin is an essential element of progress. Without it the world would stagnate, or grow old, or become colourless.

All criticism is a form of autobiography

There is one thing worse than an absolutely loveless marriage: a marriage in which there is love, but on one side only.

It is a sad truth, but we have lost the faculty of giving lovely names to things.